Dave Carr

Dave Carr is a Lecturer and Course Lead for the PGCE Further Education & Skills program at the Sheffield Institute of Education (part of the College of Social Sciences and Arts at Sheffield Hallam University). With over 30 years of experience in Further Education, not-for-profit organizations, and higher education, he specializes in teacher development and pedagogical practices. His research focuses on the lived experiences of second career student teachers, employing Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.

Education background: Left school at 16, pursued day-release courses, transitioned to university studies, and transitioned into roles in environmental conservation, charity management, and eventually higher education. He currently leads the PGCE FE & Skills program and oversees academic placements.

Research interests include post-16/adult learning, informal learning frameworks (e.g., Communities of Practice), technology integration in education, and education within not-for-profit sectors. His doctoral research explores career-changers' preservice teacher experiences in post-16 initial teacher education.

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